Best trails near Eckerloch
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Want to check out Eckerloch from the trail? Good news: 14 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 14 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Eckerloch are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (662)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt This loop leads from Schierke to the legendary Brocken. At 1,142 m, the Brocken is not only the highest mountain in northern Germany, but also offers incomparable views from the summit. Sturdy shoes and a certain level of fitness are required for this route, as it is partly steep and over roots and stones. There are rest stops in Schierke and on the Brocken. The starting point can be reached by bus and train (stop: Schierke Parkhaus...
- 4.4 (250)·Hard·7.4 miPopular hiking trail with great views in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This route leads from Schierke via the Eckerlochstieg to the Brocken and back. It is one of the most popular hikes in the Harz Mountains and is the shortest route on the Brocken. The 500 meters in altitude that have to be overcome rise continuously over the course of the route and also lead over stony and partly root-rich terrain. Sturdy shoes should therefore be brought to the hike. However, the efforts are...
- 4.6 (101)·Hard·10 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular hiking trail in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. The start is at the Schierke train station. From there, it goes close to the center of Schierke on the Brockenstraße in the direction of the Brocken. Arriving at the summit, you can enjoy the magnificent view, visit the summit stone or follow the loop. The Bahnparallelweg takes you back to the train station. A good part of the route is fun over Hill and Dale. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful views - chunks
- 4.5 (62)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This beautiful tour begins in Schierke on the Glashüttenweg and leads straight into the exciting forest. There are beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and especially from the Brocken. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Brocken - highest mountain in the Harz mountains
- 4.4 (54)·Hard·11.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried hiking trail in Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt. The way back and forth leads from Schierke via the Eckerlochstieg to the summit of the Brocken on natural, rustic paths. A good physical condition and good hiking shoes are recommended. It goes over roots, stones and large boulders, also parallel to the railway line. The Brockenbahn can take a good part of the hike away if it gets too strenuous. A special highlight, the viewing platform at the Brockenhotel, rewards the effort and offers a...
- 4.5 (24)·Hard·12.5 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThis hike leads to the summit of the Brocken, at 1,141 meters the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains and northern Germany. The trail leads through the Harz National Park, where nature is often left to its own devices and forms an impressive wilderness of gnarled spruce trees and raised bogs. The treeless summit plateau has a harsh climate and is home to rare plants such as the Brocken anemone and the Brocken hawkweed. Historically, the mountain is known as "Blocksberg" due to legends...
- 4.5 (23)·Hard·14.1 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. Start is at the parking lot in Schierke. The route leads through the beautiful and varied Harz to the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz mountains. On the way there are great views and idyllic nature. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Brocken
- 4.3 (20)·Hard·17.3 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Lower Saxony A great loop through the Harz Mountains starting in Torfhaus (when arriving by bus or train: "Torfhaus" stop). From here, the path leads through the breathtaking low mountain range landscape characterized by dense forests and mystical moors, first in the direction of Schierke and from there on to the legendary Brocken summit. In addition to idyllic nature, fantastic panoramic views are not neglected on this hike. Sturdy shoes and a good...
- 4.6 (17)·Hard·13.4 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrA varied hiking trail in the Upper Harz am Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt. A beautiful route that leads you to the Brocken. This route starts at the parking lot in Elend. On this route you pass the Elendstal and Schierke Castle before you reach the highest peak in the Harz, the Brocken. Highlights: - Teufelsstieg - Mouse cliff - Eckerloch - The chunk
- 4.4 (7)·Hard·18.9 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrBeautiful hike in the Harz near Ilsenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. The loop begins and ends at the Schierke train station, so it is easy to travel there by train. The path then leads to the Brocken with the cozy Brocken restaurant and back down into the woods at the Hermannsklippe and along the banks of the Ilse. A break can be taken at the Waldgasthaus Plessenburg. Highlights: - Brocken - Ilse waterfall - Renne cliff
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Eckerloch?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Eckerloch. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 14 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Eckerloch?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Eckerloch is Schierke and Brocken via Eckerlochstieg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 662 reviews. This trail is 8.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,142 ft.
What is the longest trail near Eckerloch?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Eckerloch is Torfhaus - Wolfswarte - Wurmberg - Brocken. This trail is estimated to be 22.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Eckerloch?
Eckerloch: With an ascent of 5,472 ft, Torfhaus - Wolfswarte - Wurmberg - Brocken has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Renneckenberg and Brocken from Oderbrück with 4,760 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Eckerloch?
The most popular and difficult trail near Eckerloch is Brocken via Eckerloch with a 4.4-star rating from 250 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Aussichtsplattform über der Brockenherberge
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- Alte Bobbahn
- Great Thumkuhlenkopf
- Ottos Frau
- Wernigeröder Bürgerbrunnen
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- Mauseklippe
- Silberne Frau
- Großer Winterberg
- Knochenbrecherkurve
- Gitterkopf
- Kesselklippe
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- Silberner Mann
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